The city of Florence's Independence Day Celebration will take place from 5-11 p.m. July 3.

FLORENCE – Music, food, games, fireworks and plenty of patriotic spirit will be found at the city of Florence's Independence Day Celebration from 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the Florence Government Center on Ewing Boulevard.

In case of rain, the event will be moved to 7-11 p.m. Saturday, July 4.

The event's KidZone, Murray Brothers rides and games and food vendors will open at 5 p.m.

Florence's event coordinator Vanessa Lenear said the KidZone includes balloon artists, glitter tattoos and a huge mural for children to paint.

"It says 'Happy Fourth of July' and has flowers and animals and different things outlined, and we provide the paint and paint brushes for kids to fill in," she said.

At 6 p.m., the Police Honor Guard will conduct a patriotic salute while the Florence Community Band plays a patriotic tribute.

That's also the time for the Independence Day Cruise-In, during which visitors can vote for their favorite car.

Three awards will be bestowed during the event, including Peoples Choice, Mayor's Choice and the Parks and Recreation award.

A family-friendly musical performance by The Gamut, a Cincinnati-based rock 'n' roll cover band, will take place from 7-10 p.m., and then it's time for the evening's finale.

"Everyone's favorite part is the fireworks," said Lenear.

The Elite Pyrotechnics Fireworks Display starts at 10 p.m. and will be visible to everyone at the Government Center campus.

"I also hear people go to the mall and park there to view the fireworks as well," Lenear said.